Is there a class, workshop or a program you would like us to offer or that you would be interested in teaching? Or are you looking for a place to put on a class, event or workshop that aligns with our permaculture values and principles? Feel free to leave a comment and share your ideas. If you scroll down below our 2014 list of workshops held, there is a list of potential future classes and workshops we would be interested in offering.

Listed below are the 2014 courses and workshops we ran and planned. We are in a transition this spring, so we are reviewing and considering courses for 2017 and 2018. Check in with us again soon to look for upcoming courses, or send us your email so we can send you news and upcoming events.

Some classes were as short as a few hours, others as long as several days. All prices were subject to 5% GST. See below for our cancellation policy. Click on any of the workshop names to find out more about the workshop.

Workshop

When

Price

PRUNING

April 12th- 10am-3pm

10 am-noon, theory only $30

10 am-3pm, includes lunch and practice $45

Build a Rocket Mass Heater–FULL!

April 26-28

Early Bird discount, before March 31, $225

Anytime discount for two registrations $225 each

Full price $250

Green Roof Workshop

May 4

Early Bird discount, before March 31, $100

After March 31, $120

Framing for Beginners (Sauna Series #1)

May 24-25

Early bird discount before May 10, $180

Anytime discount for two registrations $180 each

Full price $200

Vermicomposting

June 1

2pm- 4pm $30

Light Clay Infill (Sauna Series #2)

June 7-9

Early Bird discount, before May 15, $225

Anytime discount for two registrations $225 each

Full price $250

Rocket Mass and Hot Water heater (Sauna Series #3)

Postponed

Early Bird discount, before June 1, $225

Anytime discount for two registrations $225 each

Full price $250

Base Coat and Basic Finish Plastering (Sauna Series #4)

July 5-7

Early Bird discount, before June 14, $225

Anytime discount for two registrations $225 each

Full price $250

Intermediate Finish Plastering (Sauna Series #5)

Early Bird discount before June 21st, $225Anytime discount for two registrations $225 eachFull price $250

Tadelakt

July 19-21

Early Bird discount before June 28th, $225

Anytime discount for two registrations $225 each

Full price $250

Cancellation policy:

• Hillhouse Microfarm will provide a 100% refund for workshops cancelled by Hillhouse.

• If a registrant cancels a workshop with more than 1 week notice, an 80% refund will be issued.

• If a registrant cancels with less than 1 week notice or does not show up, no refund will be issued.

• The above policies apply for pre-registered workshops. Refunds or credits will not be issued for a missed class.

Here is a list of the kinds of classes and workshops we will be, or are interested in hosting in the future:

Principles of Permaculture – 4 per season (link to information about: What is Permaculture?)
Composting
Building Soils
Vemiculture (link to information about: Worm Farming)
Hugelkultur (link to information about: http://www.appropedia.org/Hugelkultur